Glassblowing experiences available through July (book in advance on our website)
​Free glassblowing demos on Saturdays
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​​Purple Shack Makers Gallery sells the work of 20 local and regional artists
​​Glassblowing Experiences available Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings
GLASSBLOWING STUDIO FOR SALE IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY (AKA TEXAS WINE COUNTRY)
Here's your chance to elevate an established, profitable glassblowing business and art gallery in Fredericksburg into something truly extraordinary!
Showcase your unique glassblowing style during engaging demos, share unforgettable experiences with visitors, and create your stunning art in a serene and beautiful setting. Imagine owning 22-acres of paradise in the Texas Hill Country while running a thriving glassblowing studio, and living on the property!
Glassblowing Studio
Living Room (furniture and quilt available). Quilt border shows all cattle brands of families in Gillespie County, TX.
Living Room (furniture and quilt available). Quilt border shows all cattle brands of families in Gillespie County, TX.
3-bedroom / 2-bath house
Live - Create - Enjoy - Relax - Repeat
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Located 2 hours west of Austin and 1-1/2 hours north of San Antonio in the heart of Texas Hill Country
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Fredericksburg attracts 1.5 to 2 million visitors each year, many of whom come for exciting food, wine and art festivals with around 400 events hosted annually
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Approximately 80 wineries and tasting rooms around area (Texas Hill Country - second largest grape-growing area in America with over 9 million acres of vineyards)
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Town’s population of about 13,000 people swells on weekends and holidays, allowing you to enjoy the charm of small-town living while sharing glassblowing to a captivated and growing audience
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New luxury resorts are being built at each end of historic Main Street, and our location is only 10 minutes from Main Street
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Located on the way to Enchanted Rock State Park (the most-visited state park in Texas, which is doubling in size) - visitation will only increase
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Three miles from the luxury residential community of Boot Ranch and less than 5 miles from new wineries
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There are many residential ranch properties along this corridor, but it is ripe for future development
As tourism and the arts community in Fredericksburg continue to grow, you can be part of it.
Landscape and Overhead view of 22 acres
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This is a turn-key operation!
From the glassblowing equipment setup to marketing and establishing it as a must-visit destination, you can jump right in.​
Expansive 22-acre property features:
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Glassblowing studio (2 glory holes, 80-pound Canned Heat furnace, annealer, pipe warmer, benches, marver, tools, pipes, frit, etc.) - VERY LOW ELECTRICITY COSTS (10-cents/kWh)​
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3-bedroom/2-bath home3 sheds that have been remodeled into an art gallery, an office and an artist space
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Recognized pollinator property with a picnic area
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Covered, full hook-up RV site (the RV is also available for sale) - offers 2nd living option for visiting artists or yourself
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No deed restrictions on the property - sell off some of the acreage, add glamping sites… or put your imagination to work to create something else entirely
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VERY LOW property taxes (approx. $1,000 with current wildlife management and over age-65 exemptions; approx. $6,500 with no exemptions)
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You could convert to an agriculture exemption (bees, goats, sheep, alpaca, etc.) if you split the property and maintain at least 10 acres per site (we recommend keeping some form of ag exemption on property at a minimum)​
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Opportunities abound here!
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Since opening in November 2022, we've only operated part-time on weekends, leaving room for you to unleash your creativity.
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With the growing demand for glassblowing experiences, you can easily expand operations and explore high-end custom work for local residents and businesses.
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If you're ready to own a slice of the Texas Hill Country and transform this business into something beyond your wildest dreams, reach out to us at (830) 321-7991 to discuss sales price and financing options. Let's figure out how to make this happen for you!
We're ready to retire (again) and are excited to pass the torch of this incredible opportunity
to someone with the vision and energy to make it soar!
Glassblowing Studio Includes: | Condition | Vendor |
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Glass Furnace - 80 lb. Electric Moly (MoSi2) Furnace - 1-phase | Excellent | Canned Heat |
Glory Hole - 48" tall, 13" round, 24" depth (double doors openings are 5" & 8") | Fair | Hand built |
Glory Hole - 48" tall, 10" round, 19" depth (double door openings are 4" & 6.5") | Fair | Hand built |
Annealer Roll Top Chest - 30" x 20" x 18" deep
with new Canned Heat controller | Fair | Hand built |
Glory Hole - 48" tall, 12" round, 24" depth (double door openings are 5" & 8") | Fair | Hand built |
12 Punties | Good | |
Gaffers Bench | Fair | Hand built |
Gaffers Bench | Fair | Hand built |
Rolling Yoke | Fair | Hand built |
Steel Marver Table - 17" x 40" (adj. height) | Good | Hand built |
Mold - Highball - 5.5" (Archetype Series Molds) | Excellent | Blockhead |
Mold - Stemless Wine Glass (Archetype Series Molds) | Good | Blockhead |
Mold - American Pint Glass (Archetype Series Molds) | Good | Blockhead |
Pipe Warmer - 24" width | Good | Hand built |
Blow pipe (1-1/4") | Good | |
Blow pipe ( 1") | Good | Steinert |
Blow pipe ( 1-1/8") | Good | Steinert |
Blow pipe (1") | Good | Steinert |
Jacks, Standard - (9") | fair | Jim Moore |
Blow pipe ( 3/8") | Good | Steinert |
Blow pipe (1/2") | Good | Steinert |
Blow pipe (1/2") | Good | Steinert |
Diamond Shears Compact | Fair | |
Diamond Shears Standard | Fair | |
Sophieta Large bent | Excellent | Jim Moore |
Trim Shear | Good | |
Tagliol Small | Fair | |
Tweezers (9") | Good | Jim Moore |
Optic mold (4 - 2.5 - 20A) (cast aluminum) | Good | Steinert |
Optic mold (4 - 3 -14B) (cast aluminum) | Excellent | Steinert |
Miscellaneous equipment and glass |